Good Afternoon Everyone,

I haven't been getting e-mail alerts again and I really panicked thinking our group had diminished. It sure is great to read all of your posts. They certainly are inspiring.

Mooz -- I, too, went out to dinner with my DH yesterday and I was up 2 lbs. this morning. In fact I have really been having a problem sticking with any type of program these days. It may have something to do with my decision to leave my one-day a week job at the attorney's office. However, now that I wrote that down it really comes down to two of my girls having financial problems back in Ohio. It really is difficult sometimes to be a mother, especially when you know everyone has to work out their own problems and I really do not have any control over the situation. I can only listen and give advice when asked.

HalGal -- As far as Thin is concerned--you are correct, we did meet in Arizona during her visit. However, I never did get a telephone number from her--she always called me. I am sure she will get back in touch with us as soon as she can. I haven't started at the Arena yet because I still have one more phase of training to do. Chris called yesterday and said it should be within the next two weeks so I can work on July 16 for the Sarah McLaughlin concert. I do know in September the hockey games will starting up again and I believe in November Avril Augulierra (?) will be there. I really think this will be exciting. I desperately need to lose the weight I gained because when they fitted me for my vest before vacation, it just fit. Perhaps this will give me some incentive. I am really leaning towards doing Adkins again--the only problem with this is I truly enjoy eating fruit.

Barb -- I am hoping you post again. I wanted to ask you how you handle the Slimfast program! I really enjoy their bars and I don't even mind their drinks.

We are having a man come out Tuesday and put in eight pull-out shelves in three of our cupboards so today I finished cleaning out one of those cupboards and it is amazing how much stuff you accumulate, especially when you can't see what's on the entire shelf. I am getting excited about getting everything categorized and in the right order. With so much can goods, dressings, etc. I really don't need to go shopping for those items for a long time.

One of my WW friends passed this recipe for Gazpacho onto me and I will share it with all of you because it is zero points.
6 large tomatoes (seeded and peeled) (1/3 a time in blender)
1 red onion
1-2 cloves garlic
1 cucumber
1 pepper (green, red, yellow)
fistful of bread, soaked in water (day-old baguette)
salt (& pepper)
vinegar (any kind) - generous but less than olive oil
olive oil - generous dash (2 Tbs. each time)
blend

Now that I have typed this up I think I may just make some today myself.

Well I had better get moving--I have a lot of sewing to catch up on.

Take care,
Anita

Hello Ladies,

Mooz - Glad to hear the 3 lbs came off. I have to agree with you all it was probably a water gain. We have been having lots of rain too. The weather is acting as if it was Spring. I guess I should not complain too much, the lakes are getting back up.

Hal - Thanks for the info on the fruits and veggies. I seem to eat more fruits & veggies in the summer. I have been eating lots of cucumbers...can't seem to get enough of them. Last week I had some watermellon, wasn't quite sweet enough for me & the downfall is I like to salt mine, which is a big no,no for me. I seem to retain lots of fluids.

Nita - I just know when you put your mind to it, you will lose the few pounds that you have gained. I think it will be exciting working all the concert venues. Oh, Clay Akins, is coming to town, I believe in Sept.

Cat, Barb, Mitchellez, Thin - Hope to hear from you all soon.

OK, ladies I need your HELP! I went to weigh in this morning & gained .4 lbs. This past month I have gained +.2, +1, -1, +.4, I can not get passed the 166 mark, I think it's a mind game for me... I don't know why but I just can't seem to get passed it. Of course during this time, I have not journaled, I keep the journal in my mind & by looking at this past month, I have not done a good job. I am committing right now to journal, no matter if i go over my points or not. Also I am going to try and get some other type of workout in, other than walking. Maybe I need to jump start my body. So I need you all to ask me, WHAT Exercise have I done today, for the next week. I am committing to do Tae Bo, or any other type of exercse at least 3 days this week. I have got to get passed this point.

Just a note to bring us to the top!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Hi One-Day,

You sure are lucky to have Clay Aiken come to your town. He is an outstanding performer and I can truly say I enjoyed his concert very much. It looks like it is just you and me today. I am sure everyone is enjoying their weekend. I just came home from bowling in a no-tap tournament and came in 5th place for $25. It cost me $20 to get into the tournament and it was really a lot of fun.

I, too, am still having a terrible time getting back on track. Also, it has been way too hot to exercise on my treadmill in the garage. I am considering bringing in my Body by Jake and perhaps I could do that instead for the sommer. All I have to do is convince my DH it will be okay.

I have a pretty busy week coming up. Monday--it's back to the dentist for a fitting for my bottom partial; then, of course, bowling in the early afternoon. Tuesday--I need to take the dog for grooming and come back home and finish unloading the shelves in the pantry and kitchen so the gentleman can put in those pull-out shelves. And then I am going bowling again Tuesday in another tournament. Wednesday--I work for four hours at the TV station--this is getting to be a very interesting assignment. You just never know who is going to be on the other end of the line! Thursday--horray!!!! my last day at the lawyers office. Friday--another afternoon of bowling. Saturday--the young man who played pinocchle with us is bringing his dad over so we can play partners with a double deck. So you see, life surely isn't dull around here! I do know, however, 1-Day, we definitely need to journal. It is most important, and that is the one thing I hate to do the most. Perhaps we can get some commitment from some others and do it as a team! I need this kind of boost and perhaps we can just stick to it!

Take care,
Anita

Good Morning Mooz:

I am in agreement with you, journaling is not much fun--however, it does get results. A thought popped into my head this morning while I was cleaning my screens that perhaps we could share our journaling with each other and give others a chance to maybe copy your journal for a day and thus avoid the counting process or at least get some good ideas on what they should be eating. I would say to everyone interested that we start our week-long experiment no later than this Wednesday. This morning I threw out a bag of tortilla chips that my DH and I have been munching on for the last couple of days knowing full well I could not stop at the required amount.

Okay ladies, who is going to accept this challenge--one week! that is all that is required. Together we can do this. Once we get past this stage perhaps we can go onto another week--let's see how much enthusiasm we can muster up here!

Take care,
Anita

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Hey everyone!

OK, I am in. Journaling for the week, beginning today I can try. It just may be eye opening, huh? All weekend - as I would go to eat later PM - I reminded myself of a younger, thin person in my class saying randomly she never eats solid food after 8P. What a smart lesson to learn early in life, huh? Well, it kept a few calories from my mouth this weekend. That is success, if even in a small way.

So... lots of luck Movers and Losers this week. I must close quickly today as I am preparing for my midterm exam this evening. ***stress*** :dizzy:

Hello Ladies,
I am all for the jornaling too. I know that is exactly what I need. When I journaled in the beginning of Weight Watchers, I would have a loss. I have not journaled this past month & no loss. You think I would get it.
Anyway I am up for it. Do we want to start today, tomorrow? or wednesday? doesn't matter to me...

Mooz - I overslept this morning so I did not get to my tae bo, but I am planning on doing it tonight. Also i'm back to wearing my pedometer & so far I have 6875 steps.. my goal is to get to 10,000 per day.

Hal - good luck on your test.

Nita - You are such a busy lady, I don't see how you even have time to work. Let's all do this journaling together. Are you still going to Ww?

Hope everyone else is having a great day!

Hi Everyone,

Okay, let's start journaling tomorrow. When I was shopping in one of our specialty food stores this morning I happened to get into a conversation with a gentleman who was buying vitamins. Somehow we got on the subject of dieting and he proceeded to give me several tips on how to be successful. He also gave me a website to check out which I will do and if it is beneficial, I will pass it onto you. He happened to be a vegetarian, however, he did eat eggs. If I remember correctly several people on our site are doing what he suggested--that is, eating 5 small meals per day.

Somehow or other this stranger has gotten me excited to get serious about getting down to the goal I really want to be.

Take care,
Anita

have you heard Mr. Clinton's statement that he slept on the sofa for 2 months?
 

Official statement from the White House association:

The White House has 132 rooms, including 16 family-guest rooms (bedroom suites), 1 main kitchen, 1 diet kitchen, 1 family kitchen, and 31 bathrooms.

Good Morning ladies,

Cat - Can't believe he had to sleep on the couch. Guess he couldn't find a bedroom.

Mooz - Let me know how the yoga class is. I'm thinking about taking one too.

Last night I didn't get home til 8:15pm, went to the grocery store, but i did get to 10,000 steps.. I was so close & yet I was tired but kept telling myself just get to 10,000 so I took out the trash and did some things around the house to get to it. I didn't do Tae Bo last night, but I did get up this morning 5:20 am and did it.

day 1 - am 3 egg whites, 1 cup soy mil = 3pts
snack - 1 banana 2pts
lunch - 1 cup yogurt(2pts) & 3/4 c Kashi go lean (3pts)/
ff jello (0),
not doing to good on my water, will need to work on that today.

Steps so far - 1241
total steps for day were 9825

Instead of writing again later, I think I will just come back to this note & update.

Hi everyone --

Sorry I "went away" from the thread....still trying to get settled into my new house, plus my mother-in-law has been visiting so we're doing stuff with her -- she'll be here 'till middle of August, which is great because I just love her. I just can't get much done. And my old kitty's (17 years old) health started declining rapidly, and she passed away last Thursday. And one of my best friends in California who has been battling Stage 4 cancer for 2-1/2 years has now been referred to hospice. She's not interested in eating or drinking and she goes in and out of consciousness. Please pray for her. Her name is Patricia.

Thanks.

Hi Ladies,

1-Day - Thanks for sharing your menu so far today. That gives me incentive to do the same. We did have a mishap at our house--our refrigerator started going out late Sunday and we didn't notice it until Monday morning. The repairman isn't coming until 3:00 to 5:00 today. I got a couple of coolers and put ice in them hoping not to lose all of our food. As a result my breakfast consisted of bacon-4 pts. and scrambled eggs with a little cheese (4 pts.), 1 pc toast w/ small amt of peanut butter.- 2 pts. and of course my coffee - 1 pt. I know this takes up a lot of my points but at least I haven't eaten anything else and it has been over 4-1/2 hrs.

Michelle - Great to hear from you and I most definitely will keep your friend in my prayers!

Mooz - It seems like you are doing well -- keep going!!!

I will write more later.
Take care,
Anita

Mooz -- It's great that you're doing Yoga. I love taking Yoga classes. What is the DASH diet?

Nita -- Was the repairman able to fix your frig?

1Day -- Sounds like you are doing awesome both with eating and exercising. Good for you!

HalGal -- I hope your test went okay.


So, it sounds like everyone was going to try journaling for the week. Since I was gone for awhile, I didn't know....and I haven't been journaling. And I haven't been doing good with my eating. Starting today, I will do better.

Mooz -- I just looked up the DASH diet plan on the web, and at first it looked like something I could handle, then I looked at the sweets category (5 per week)....well, I've been eating more than that lately -- which is in the reason I'm in the shape (pun intended) I'm in. Seriously, it does seem like a very sensible and very do-able plan. Today, I've started off poorly, but I'll do better the rest of the day.

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Happy Hump Day Everyone!

My midterm was grueling. 50% of the test was statistical scenerios using a variety of algebratic equations. OK, it has been 25 years since I've had any math classes, and this guy went over each of these types of problems once -I repeat once each. ****stressssss**** Oddly, I passed the test. He wanted to speak to each of us individually on how we did. I told him for a class of 8 sessions to date - each being 3 hours long - and his total time/coverage of the equations totaled no more than 1 1/2 hours I felt it should not have been 50% of the test. I memorized 17, I repeat 17 pages of typed notes on the history of testing and measurements, theories, data and characteristics of... DUH....!!! He is a young professor, and is actually working on his PhD. I believe this may be his first grad class he has ever taught.

In my stressdom - new word - I came home and ordered up fries and a burger. I immediately regretted it, but will attempt to pick up from there and begin again.

Just a few quick notes as I have a long list of "Things To Do" before I go to class this evening...!!!

OneDay: How is your exercise going? I am getting ready to get on the bike AS soon as I finish posting. You go girl.

Mooz: Thanks for your help trying to find THIN. I sent emails to both addresses and both were returned as not good. You know her last email she said 'Say a prayer for us as we drive through the mountains." This really has me shook up. Anyway... what about TAZ. Can you write to her to see if she may have some information? Have you read about the Prisim Diet? I am going to post some on it for us t read. I have a friend that is a nurse that has lost a lot of weight on it.

Cat: LOL... you know sleeping on the sofa is like not having sex. Duh-da...same line of thinking. What next? I am honestly afraid to ask? ;)

Michellez: Good to hear from you!! Sounds like you are on the road to recovery and long term weight loss. WE can do this! Together... :)


Prism Diet

a Low Carbohydrate Diet



The Prism Diet is a faith-based low carbohydrate diet similar to the Atkins Diet. It's main objective is to eliminite sugar and drastically reduce carbohydrate intake. Low carbohydrate diets are generally effective in the short-term, but maintaining such a restrictive diet is difficult for most people.

The following is an analysis by Kathy Goodwin, a registered dietition for The Diet Channel. It appears at thedietchannel.com/atkins.htm:

"Weight control can be a highly reactive subject. No wonder! Millions of people have tried countless times to succeed at the battle of the bulge only to watch the pounds creep back on time and time again. It can be an exasperating ordeal, and it’s clear that many have now pledged their diet allegiances to Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution in yet another attempt to claim victory with the bathroom scale. The "new" Atkins plan (which is actually a resurfacing of his book "Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution" published in the 70's) advocates a high protein, high fat diet with a significant restriction of dietary carbohydrate. Since the Atkins regimen contradicts the overwhelming majority of research on how to healthily lose and maintain weight, most public health professionals and organizations strongly disapprove of this diet. Many Atkins followers are incensed by the lack of support for their diet guru. Why? Perhaps because this fad diet could be another diet failure down the road -- a potential reality too difficult to face yet another time. But, many do feel an attachment to Atkins and other low-carb plans because a great number truly do lose weight. Keep in mind however, that there are many factors which must come into play if a diet can be considered truly successful over time. If the indicator of a successful diet is initial weight loss alone, and not permanent fat loss achieved in a healthy way, then my hat’s off to Atkins! Unfortunately, this and many other fad diets will not serve your long term health or your long-term success at weight control (and we do assume you would like to keep the pounds off forever?). Consider the following:


Fad Diet Fallacies

If you are on the Atkins plan or are considering trying it, you may wish to take a good hard look at your dieting history first. How many diets have you tried over the years? Everything from Optifast to Stillman? Have you lost weight and regained it several times only to start on the next "miracle" plan? Do you honestly feel that a low carb plan is something you can stick with for the rest of your life? If not, then it's just temporary like the rest of the fads. No more chocolate cake, mashed potatoes, french fries, spaghetti, pancakes, apple pie or other favorites. Forever. Even Atkins admits that if you go back to a higher carb diet again, the pounds will return. You've also got history and research against you. Studies show that restrictive diets which eliminate several foods or food groups have the worst failure rates over time -- a pretty dismal outlook. Unfortunately, many, caught in the initial weight loss euphoria of the low carb plan, will shun the research, hoping yet again, to beat the odds.

No Magic In Eliminating Carbohydrates

Why do some people lose weight on this diet? Is there some magical phenomenon that occurs in the body when high carbohydrate foods are abolished? No. The Atkins diet essentially eliminates several foods and food groups like fruits, cereals, breads, grains, starches, baked goods, dairy products, starchy vegetables, and sweets. This simply translates into a significant daily calorie reduction - the basis of any weight loss diet. Any reduction of calories - whether from protein, carbohydrate or fat - will result in weight loss. The basic weight loss formula is: calories burned must exceed calories consumed. Easily done when the majority of the foods on a typical day's menu are eliminated. There's nothing revolutionary about this regimen.

Rapid Water Loss

Many people become instantaneously hooked on the Atkins plan due to an initial rapid weight loss. The weight loss isn't coming from body fat though - it's coming from water. How's that? The body's preferred energy source is glucose. When carbohydrates are significantly restricted, as they are on the Atkins diet, the body runs short on its constant supply of glucose - the breakdown product of carbohydrate. The body anticipates these situations by storing emergency glucose, known as glycogen, in the muscles and liver. For every one gram of glycogen the body stores, it must store with it three grams of water. If carbohydrate is significantly limited, the body will begin to break down these glycogen stores to obtain glucose for energy. And what do you suppose gets released and excreted when the glycogen gets broken down? That's right - stored water - and lots of it. This gives the false appearance of a magical victory with the scale. If your goal is fat loss then this is certainly no cause for celebration.

Insulin Insanity

Low carb plans arouse an irrational fear about the hormone insulin. Insulin, like other hormones in the body, has many vital functions. One function is to enable our cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream and use it for energy. This gives us the ability to do everything from lifting a finger to recalling memories to running a marathon. Insulin has become unpopular (in obese countries) due to the fact that it helps the body store fat. Because of this fat storing function, low carb plans have condemned insulin to eternal damnation. Unfortunately, it's a very undeserved reputation based on false and twisted truths. One false theory is that only carbohydrate in the diet will stimulate insulin production. The truth is that all ingested foods stimulate insulin production. The second false theory is that insulin stores fat only when high carb foods are eaten. The bottom line with regard to the body's biochemistry is that fat will only be stored if too much food (from any source) is eaten. If the body takes in less calories than it uses in a day, all those calories will be "burned" or used for energy. It does not matter what percentage of those calories came from fat, protein or carbohydrate. On the other hand, if the body takes in more calories than it burns, insulin will help to store those extra calories as fat. Again, it does not matter where the extra calories come from. In fact, if the extra calories are from carbohydrate, the body actually burns some calories in order to turn carbohydrate into fat for storage. In contrast, extra fat calories can be immediately stored as fat. To blame insulin as the sole contributor to obesity is not only ludicrous, it's irresponsible thinking. What about all those days when we got into our cars, sat at the office all day, got the supersize meal from the drive-through, "remote-controlled" the TV all night while devouring ice cream to comfort our stress and emotions? Might this be a better explanation for rampant obesity in America? Obesity is an extremely complex issue. It has to do not only with excess calories and lack of exercise, but also genetics, psychological issues, social issues, medical problems and so many other things. The fact that normal portion sizes at restaurants are growing ever more outrageous, and that high calorie, high fat foods are cheaper and more accessible than ever doesn't help either. Obesity is not a simple issue and insulin is not the cause.

Healthy Populations Eat Carbs

The idea that a high carb diet is responsible for obesity and illness (a concept supported by low carb plans) is completely contradicted by many population-based studies. For instance, in Japan, carbohydrates compose the overwhelming majority of daily caloric intake. High carb foods like grains, rice, and vegetables are daily staples of Japanese life, and intake of high protein, high fat animal products is minimal. In contrast to the reported "evils" of carbohydrates touted by low carb plans, Japan has some of the lowest rates of obesity, heart disease, cancer and diabetes in the world. Enough said.

Heart Disease Haven

The Atkins diet places no limit on the amount of saturated-fat-laden products one can have each day. Large portions of foods like butter, red meat and bacon are advocated and encouraged. The Atkins plan contradicts numerous studies which have demonstrated the significant correlation between diets high in saturated fat and increased heart disease risk. Dean Ornish, M.D., a renowned cardiologist and author of the book Dr. Dean Ornish's Program For Reversing Heart Disease, showed an actual reversal of the heart disease process through a diet limited to only 10% of daily calories from fat. Prior to Ornish's findings, significant reversal of heart disease was only thought possible through surgery. Ornish's study participants followed a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, with the overwhelming majority of calories coming from carbohydrates. Dr. Atkins has not published a single study showing the long term effects of his diet on heart health. Considering his diet has been around since the 70's he's certainly had ample time to do so. Bottom line - heart disease is America's number one killer - if you have heart disease or a family history, stay away from low carb, high saturated fat diets.
The Cancer Connection

According to the National Cancer Institute, five servings of fruits and vegetables each day is the minimum amount one should eat in order to help significantly reduce the risk of developing cancer. In addition, studies have shown that approximately 35% of all cancer deaths in the U.S. may be related to poor dietary habits. Can one consume the amount of produce necessary to significantly help prevent disease on the Atkins diet? Impossible. Plentiful amounts of fruits and vegetables are forbidden. If these nutritious staples contain literally thousands of compounds showing promise in preventing cancer and so many other chronic diseases, why are they off limits? Because they have too many carbs of course - those dreaded compounds which Atkins feels are solely responsible for all our health and weight worries. Bottom line - cancer is America's number two killer - be wary of low carb plans if you are interested in reducing cancer risk through diet.

Only Food Can Provide Optimal Nutrition

Because low carb diets eliminate so many foods and food groups, getting the Recommended Daily Allowance of the nutrients the body needs is a difficult task. Conveniently, Atkins came up with his own line of expensive nutritional supplements to add to his fortune. Many are led to believe that taking supplements each day equals the same optimal nutrition we get from food. Wrong. Even "supplemented" low carb diets fall short on the latest nutrition phenomenon - phytochemicals. Research has isolated literally thousands of these protective substances in fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. Phytochemicals are showing promise in helping to prevent everything from cataracts to cancer, and hosts of other chronic illnesses. It is as yet impossible to encapsulate these substances into a daily pill in the same optimal ratio and form that only nature can deliver. In addition, studies show that supplements fail to deliver the same disease fighting properties that whole foods do. In short, vitamins and minerals provide us with what we need to live, but phytochemicals provide us with what we need to live healthily. Sadly, falling for the mistaken notion that high carb foods are bad means missing out on daily protection from phytochemical-packed fruits, vegetables and grains. You won't find them in meats and animal products - the basis of the Atkins diet.
Any 70's Successes?

Low carbohydrate diet regimens have been in existence for decades. Dr. Atkins published his first book back in the 70's based on the same concepts as his current book. If these plans worked in the long run, the release of new diet books wouldn't even be necessary. The followers would have actually been capable of maintaining weight loss by eliminating high carbohydrate foods for over 25 years. Their long term weight loss success stories would have spread worldwide as the cure to obesity. Paradoxically, as more and more diets appear, the weight loss industry continues to get richer, and America continues to grow fatter."

Hal -- That's a shame that your test was so stressful. Big congrats on passing it though!! When I read what you said in her last email, I can see why you are shaken up. I just went through my emails from her, and in an old email she gave me her phone number. I called the phone number, and the man who answered said there was no Lyn there. This was a new phone number for the man, so he didn't know who had the phone number before him. I did happen to find an e-mail from Thin that was sent to me and other people, so I emailed the other people on the list (thinking they might be Thin's friends) asking for her current contact info. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Hello Ladies,

We'll today is my last day with my company. It's been a gloomy day. I'm surprised I have not just spassed out (new word). At lunch we had a going away luncheon for all us leaving & for those retiring. Tomorrow we start with the new company, but only guaranteed a job for 90 days. So these next 90 days will be stressful. Anyway, I'm allowing myself to be gloomy & sad today, but tomorrow is a new day. I'm not going to post my food today, cause I did overeat... let's just say 30 pts for the day..

Mitchellez - Thanks for checking on Thin, I hope you hear something soon. I'm sorry to hear about your cat..thoughs are with you. That is great that your MIL is able to come & visit for a while.

Hal - WTG on your passing your TEST.

Nita - Hope the refrigerator man came on time.

we'll I'm getting ready to go home. Hope everyone has a great evening!

Michelle - thanks for checking up on Thin. I hope you hear something soon.

Good Afternoon Everyone,

HalGal -- Congratulations on passing your test! I can relate to your stress in taking the test as well as studying for it!

As far as Thin is concerned, I have a number in my phone book which may be her mother-in-law so after I get off the internet I will check it out.

Some of you may remember about the gentleman I met at a specialty store this week. I just tried two of his suggestions and I thought I would share them. He had bought an avocado cream and he said to mix it with salsa, any kind. You then use it on celery which I just did and it was excellent (my husband used it on tortilla chips--I have to admit I tried about 3 of these). I am not a celery person but his theory is that celery is a very health food to eat. The other suggestion he had was to take plain lowfat yogourt and mix it with a little fruit. I used a little apricot preserves, even though it was not sugar-free, and I truly enjoyed a small cup of yogourt. Not only is this a cheaper way to go, but there are no toxic artificial sugars in it.

I did my stint at the TV station today and must have talked to well over 15 different people. It really is an eye-opener to listen to all their stories. I am relieved once I am through for the day and try not to think about it until the next week.

Tomorrow is my last day at the attorneys' office, and I am really excited. I am really getting in the clean-out/clean-up mode around the house. By the way the refrigeration man did make it and had the fridge fixed in no time at all.

Well it is almost time to watch Jeopardy and this the young man who has been on for 19 days and he still keeps winning! He truly is a genious to be able to know all those answers.

Take care,
Anita

Hi Everyone,

Well the mystery is solved. Thin and her husband are fine and her mother-in-law gave me her new e-mail address--it is [email]
Good Night!
Anita

Hello Ladies,
Nita - that is good news about Thin. Hopefully she be back on the forum soon. That avacado celery does sound good. I know Ww tell you to try new things & to get out of eating the same thing everyday.

Mooz - I had a massage the other night. My neck was hurting me & I know it was from stress. That is wonderful that Shad is taking the girls around. I hope Paul is able to enjoy the sights too. Tell Paul if he ever gets to Texas you have a friend here too.

we'll I need to run. Treadmill tonight, hopefully 2 miles.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Hello all~~ wow, the word is out, i've been missed. You would not believe all the people who called me or emailed me about your search. I am ok and trying to find more time in the day. I will get serious about posting again, but cannot stay on long right now. Just wanted to thank you all for caring.

Oh, and NITA~~if you could go in and edit your post and take my email right outta there! I don't want just anyone to read these boards and get my addy. OK? Thanks, i would appreciate that.
Like Mooz said we should do it via private messaging.

Trying to read back and see what all is happening here. More later.
:grouphug: thinlizzie
Lyn

Sorry Thin, I was very exhausted last night and I was so happy to know you were Okay. I also think I imput your address incorrectly because I received the e-mail back that I sent you.

Will write more later. Today was my last day at the office and they surely loaded me down.

Anita

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Thanks Nita and Michelle for your work in finding/determining our friend THIN
is doing well. I am so happy to learn she is doing fine. I guess you get attached (or I do) to folks. I still miss TAZ. I'm bad I know...

Anyway... GREAT to see everyone posting and I'll post more later!

All the best....!!!!

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Hey Movers and Losers!

OK, next week, another test - the final exam and an oral presentation due to be given on Tuesday (same class). I spoke with one of our school board executives as I was gathering information for my presentation and she said this is the most difficult class she remember. I feel better already. :lol:

On endrocologist told me once, years ago, to marry my stationary bike. Well, it appears it is one of the few things that has been a constant. AS I prepare to go do some 'time'. :tread:

Did anyone catch the show on MTV called Real Life, I'm Obese. I could honestly only watch parts of it. It scared me. Obesity scares me. I know it is a lifetime battle, and I find myself so tired of losing the battle. This scares me.

Mooz: Thanks for the neat pictures. It is fun to take trips via your children and the internet. Thanks again for the Marston quotes. I enjoy and need to morale boost.

OneDay: How is your exercise going? What have you done today? Just remember difficult times are hard to avoid - those 30 pts are a temporary thing! Any news on what your new company will be doing? I hope all works out for the 'better' for you! Hope for better, not just what you had. :sunny:

Nita: Thin need not worry about the email address, as it was incorrect. I attempted to send her a note, and it came right back! I've actually made my own avacodo cream and added salsa. Only problem is it does not keep, you have to only prepare what you plan to eat. It was gooood...! Hey, what are you refering to toxic artifical sugars? Do you mean sweet and low? Just caught my eye.

Michellez: Thanks again for Thin assistance! HA, HA! I believe journaling is key to our weight loss. I have a good friend that has lost 50 pounds in the last year on WW. She carries a PDA and as she consumes anything, she puts the points into it. She says when she is out of points, she considers herself out of money.

Cat: How are you? How are the sales of your poem book going? If you want, can you post another one for us? We could use the inspiration... !!!

Hi Everyone,

One of my friends passed Arthur Agatston's South Beach Diet book onto me to review. Perhaps I am just frustrated after giving up my job at the attorney's office, or like HalGal, I, too, am tired of fighting this weight battle. I just have to get back to the exercising. I guess I have done pretty well--not having exercised for over three to four weeks now. I am planning on going back to the gym on Monday!

Can you believe I bought a lemon cream pie yesterday because it was on sale and both my DH and I had two small pieces yesterday at different times. Today,however, it is in the garbage. I do know that Dr. Phil's idea of not having tempting foods around the house is a very "correct" statement.

Well I am going to the mall and plan on walking at least 1-2 hours.

Have a "super" weekend!
Anita

Just a quick check in. I journaled my food yesterday and today so far. A small start, but a start.

LIttle bsmt water yesterday, but nothing to what alot of folks have had. Had to evacuate one family.

Glad to see Thin back.

Thanks, Hal. I have a poem I might post.

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Happy 4th of July to all my wonderful friends here..
Have a great day all.





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RE: Turkey or Veggies Burgers for all...!!!
 

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Happy 4th Movers and Losers...!!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I vote we continue journaling, and for those of us who did not begin - we all try to journal. That would be me. I know it will make a difference.

Nita: I have the Southbeach book, but I am burnt out on reading, reading that kind of stuff. I am finishing DiVinci Code and plan to read another fun book after that!!!

Believe it or not I have to work on a presentation due this Tuesday some today. Oh well...

More soon....!!!

HI ALL,

HalGal and Mooz I just love your graphics. You ladies are great. I grilled hamburgers and sausage on the grill today and plan on starting the South Beach diet tomorrow. My friends who I bowl with really did well on it. The lady lost 22 lbs. and has kept it off and her DH lost 16. She has been sharing some of the recipes and they don't sound too bad.

I am going to dye my hair and then do some embroidery work. I am not sure if I mentioned it the other day but I got a new foot for my sewing machine which makes the embroidering so much better. This is really exciting because it sure does keep me from eating.

Happy 4th to all of you,
Anita

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Mornin' chickies ............... Monday again .......... where does the time go? Sinead will soon be away 4 weeks now and she will have half of her adventure over!
Thank goodness our place has a week off next week so I am really looking forward to the break. I have not been walking just as much recently as one of my walking partners is in Spain for a fortnight's holiday. She will be home on Thursday so I will get my walking shoes on more often. I don't mind walking in the mornings on my own but later on in the day I prefer to have someone with me.

Nita - we are definately going to have to do something about the extra weight because I know it leaves me miserable at times especially when I go to try on different clothes and they show up all the fat bits ......... and there are plenty of them!!

Halgal - good luck with your presentation work. You are quite right to read something with a bit of fun to it. I will be journalling today.

Catlover - I am with you on the journalling from today.

Patty, Thin, Michelle and anyone I have missed ........ hope to hear friom you soon.






Just go with it

Take this richly beautiful day and just go with it. Take this moment, though it may have flaws and imperfections, and live it.
Instead of worrying that there's not enough time, go ahead and fully live the time that is here now. Rather than being concerned that things are not perfect, enjoy and experience all that is, as it is.

There is no need to wait for the gratification of every desire. For that is not what will bring true happiness. There is no need to remain upset if events do not go your way. For even when things have not gone your way, you are always free to be your best in the moment that is now.

The majority of things that trouble, annoy or frustrate you, do so only because you've allowed them to. Imagine how peaceful and positive you can be simply by deciding to let it be.

This day, this life, is a precious, beautiful gift that you've received. Accept it with gratitude and never hold back the joy that can be yours.

-- Ralph Marston

Hello Ladies,
Saturday at weigh in I lost 1 lb... I was hoping for more, but I'll take the one. I'm committing to Tae Bo 4 days this week, & of course my walking. Saturday afternoon went over some 4th of july city celebrations, of course I had to have my roasted corn & then sausage on a stick. Sunday went out to eat & looking at living room furniture. I know I shouldn't even be thinking of buying furniture with my job in limbo, but the stores all have no interest for 36 months & some even have no payments for 24 months. I keep thinking I could buy a couch & loveseat & just make installments. Haven't bought anything yet, but really thinking about it.

Hal - Have you read the Five people you meet in Heaven. I think that is the name of the book. I read it a while back, very good. Have you seen any movies lately?

Mooz - Hope you enjoy your week off. How is your mother doing? I too enjoy walking with someone, makes the time go by much faster.

Nita - I know what you mean about having tempting food in the house. The other day a friend dropped by with some home made cookies. I told myself just one, well 4 cookies later I finally had to wrapped them up & took them to my mom's.

Cat - We too have had lots of rain this past month. Hopefully the rains will stop & give you all time to dry out. WTG on your journaling. Like you said it a start.

1day--good for the 1lb loss!

Nita--you are so good with the embroidery. Hope you enjoy your new sewing accessory--it it keeps your mind off food!

Mooz--your kids are such travellers.

I am now doing my journaling on my little Avon adding machine. I always hated the adding up part--plus it makes me do it the same day--no scrambling to make up the next--because you can't add after the day is over.